Breast Cancer

While breast cancer is commonly diagnosed in Australia, early detection and treatment has meant the mortality rate of this cancer is improving all the time.

Lesbians are 2-3 times more likely to develop breast cancer than their heterosexual counterparts, due to lifestyle factors and lower screening rates.

For more information about risk factors, how to check your breasts and screening, download our Breast Care pamphlet.

Cervical Cancer

The cause of almost all cancer of the cervix is long term infection caused by some types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Increasing age, smoking and lowered immunity are also linked with greater risk of developing cancer of the cervix.